Relief Water Treatment Operator/Helper

Relief Water Treatment Operator/Helper - 106169

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Primary Role Assists the maintenance person and Relief Plant Operator.

Key Accountabilities * Assists the maintenance person or performs the following duties: maintenance on motors, pumps, switch gear, chemical feed equipment, mixing and sedimentation basin equipment, filters, intakes, wells, valves, control/monitoring equipment, building, grounds, and other related equipment. * Operates water treatment facilities, pumping facilities and other related facilities. * Operates all pumps, motors, screens, switch gear, chemical feed equipment, settling tanks, control systems, laboratory equipment, and valves. * Makes water treatment control tests and calculations necessary to control the water treatment and pumpage of the facility. * Collects water samples per regulatory requirements. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills * Must have a working knowledge of all tools used in maintaining all related plant equipment. * Since this classification also has operating duties, must have a working knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and hydraulics.

Experience/Education * GED/High School Diploma.

Certifications & Licenses * Valid driver license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check. * DEP Class A Water license preferred. Will be required to obtain within 3 years of hire.

Schedule Work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. When in Relief Operator role, will assume the Operator schedule.

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